What is the current flow on South Branch Kishwaukee River?

South Branch Kishwaukee River was running 59 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05439500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

South Branch Kishwaukee River

Illinois. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 59 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 05439500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on South Branch Kishwaukee River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05439000	SOUTH BRANCH KISHWAUKEE RIVER AT DEKALB, IL	—
05439500	SOUTH BRANCH KISHWAUKEE RIVER NR FAIRDALE IL	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).